The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-22

RECEPTION OF THE GORGEOUS AND
"FEZTIvE" MYSTIC sHRINERs.
The Parade-Reception-R sfreshments-
Imposing Ceremonies ut st. Aioans
Hall Bountiful Banquet-Music- Csh-
ordinations and Shaking-

! Imposing Ceremonies ut st. Adams
Hall Bountifui Banquet-Music- Cen
Observation-Disclosures Shaking
Yesterday morning . committee from
Acca Temple, Of this city, accompanied
by the Richmond Quartet, took the north-
ern train at i o'clock for Milford, whence
they went to meet their expected visitors.
They arrived at that place without Incl,
dent, and in few moments the speciai
train OF seven Pullman cars in which the
Shriners are making their pilgrimage
pulled up to the platform. A few
minutes were spent in hand shaking,
greetings. etc, after which the train
Drocee1ed on its way On board the
train the welcoming committee were
treated in a right royal, not TO say a
knightlv. manner, every delicacy abound
ing. The sparkling of the champagne
was only equalled by the wit and re-
partee which was exchanged amongst
the mystics.
All was Joy and merriment, and in
what seemed to the merry party on board
an incredible short space OF time, the
train drew up at Eliza station at 3 O'Clock.
Here an address OF welcome was made
Inv Illustrious Potentate Charles L. Will
liams. which was responded TO in neat
speech by Illustrious Charles Heller,
high priest OF Mecca Temple.
THE ARRIVAL.
The line was then formed, being head
cd by Voelker's band, thirty members OF
Acca Temple acting az escort. Then
came the visitors, 1875 N number, accom-
panied by Ayre's n Y. band. Several
members Of Almos Temple, the new lodge
which was instituted in Washington on
Thursday night, were also Of the party.
The line of march was from Broad to
Franklin, down Franklin to Seventh,
Seventh to Main, down Main to Four
teenth and thence to the Exchange
Hotel
The red Turkish fez worn by the mem
bers gave them a peculiarly picturesque
appearance, which, heightened by their
dignifed bearing and order in marching,
attracted general attention as they passed
along the crowded thoroughfsres.
AT THE HOTEL.
At the hotel refreshments were pro-
vided, and were heartily partaken of by
all After spending a short time in rest
ing and becoming acquainted with one
another, the line was reformed at 7
o'clock, and, with lively music by the
band, the Shriners marched to st. Alban' S
Hall, corner of Second and Main.
The Grand Imperial Council then con-
ferred degrees upon such sons of the
desert as presented themselves. The
ceremonies are said to be very grand
and imposing, but being mystic as well
as secret, no description of them can be
given. The following compose the grand
council, and if hearsay be good guide,
they performed the ceremonies in such a
thorough and impressive manner as will
long be remembered by all present
THE GRAND OFFICERS.
Most Imperial Grand Potentate Sam
uel Briggs, Deputy Imperial Grand Po-
tentate Joseph b. Eakins, Of New York
Grand Chief Rabban James II. ThOmp-
son, Of Chicago; Grand Assistant Rab-
ban Henry +. Hosley, of Boston, Grand
High Priest and Prophet John I. Bush,
of indianapolis; Grand Oriental Guide
James McGee, of New York; Grand
Treasurer Joseph VI. Levy Of New York;
Grand Recorder w. S. Paterson, of
New York; First Grand Ceremonial
Master Charles H. Flach, of Cincinnati;
Grand Second Ceremonial Master Will
liam Ryan, of Louisville; Grand Marshal
Clarence b. Mason, OF Newport, 4. l.;
Grand Captain Of the Guard George
Pantlind of Grand Rapids, Mich; Grand
Outer Guard Thomas j. Hudson, OF Pitts
burg; Grand Assistant Guard Theodore
Elmendorf, of Cleveland; Imperial Di-
rectory-Dr Walter NJ Fleming, of New
York George W. Miller, OF New York
and William b. Melish, of Cincinnati.
After the comforting Of degrees the
Shriners were shown into the banquet
hall, where had been prepared a banquet
by Quartermaster Krause, which did even
that great caterer credit 1t was truly a
"feztive" board, and if the table groaned
ii must surely have been from joy. The
lsteness OF the hour prevented more eX-
tended notice OF this part of the pro-
gramme. 1t was enjoyed by all who were
lucky enough to be present; and what
more could be said?
THE VISITORS.
The following prominent New York
gentlemen are among the visitors
Charles Griffith, George w. Miller
Charles II. Heller, j. b. Hill, Charles
Anderson, Charles A. Benedict, L. b
Harper, George H. Fitzwilson, George II
Sheldon, Captains j. V. Brogsn and
Joseph b. f. Eakins, of the New York
police Charles p. Keilur, Emil Cos
mark, William Sleigh Paterson, William
Schultz, John IL. Richardson, George
Nicholson, DR.. L. ID. II. Shaw, w. H.
r Garnet, and Fred Schwalenberg.
GENERAL REMARKS.
Mecca Temple is accompanied by the
Templeton Quartet of that city, composed
Of the following vccalists:
DR.. A. T. Hill, George b. Eddy, a. L.
Lee, J. f. Gorham Organist Johnson
acts as accompanst.
In Washington Mecca Temple was pre-
scented with beautiful floral pillow by
Almos Temple.
To-day the visitors will be taken in